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2. Multiplying any number by 5

Most students memorize the 5 times tables very easily, but when you get into larger numbers it gets more complex – isn’t it? But don’t worry! This trick is super easy.

Take any number, then divide it by 2 (in other words, half the number). If the result is whole, add a 0 at the end. If it is not, ignore the remainder and add a 5 at the end. It works every time:

For example: 4648 x 5 =?

Step 1. 4648 / 2 = 2324

Step 2. The answer is a whole number, so add 0

therefore the answer will be 2324 x 5 = 23240

Let’s try another: 2283 x 5

Step 1 : 2283 / 2 = 1141.5

Step 2 : Fractional number, so ignore remainder and add 5

The answer will be 2283 x 5 = 11415

Now try —- 123 x 5, 3456 x 5, 9876 x 5, 6754 x 5, 8796 x 5